Conversations with a Mayor

Each week, Access Radio Taranaki meets with one of the four Mayors; Neil Holdom - New Plymouth Mayor, Neil Volzke - Stratford Mayor, Charlotte Littlewood - Taranaki Regional Council Chair, and Phil Nixon - South Taranaki Mayor. Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

Conversations with a Mayor 21-11-2024 Neil Volzke on Stratford Press and Christmas Parade

Anne gets back on the mic with Neil to discuss the proposed closure of the Stratford Press and the upcoming Christmas parade.

11-20
20:48

Conversations with a Mayor 14-11-2024 Phil Nixon on Citizenship Ceremony, Annual Report and Library opening

This week Michelle talks with South Taranaki District Mayor Phil Nixon about the new Citizens ceremony, the Council's Annual Report, the opening of the new library and upcoming events.

11-15
13:00

Conversations with a Mayor 07-11-2024 Neil Holdem on Guy Fawkes, Swimming Pools, and Roadworks

This morning Phill meets with New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdem to discuss Guy Fawkes, the opening of the outdoor pool, and roadworks

11-05
23:54

Conversations with a Mayor 31-10-2024 Charlotte Littlewood on Public Transport, RMA Changes and Water Quality

Charlotte Littlewood joins Phill in the studio to discuss a new Public Transport committee, changes to the RMA and how to check the quality of your swimming spots this summer. Plus events coming up in the gardens and an update on the Yarrow Stadium development.

10-30
11:42

Conversations with a Mayor 24-10-2024 Neil Volzke on Local Water Done Well, Community Funds, Roading

Stratford Mayor, Neil Volzke joins us today to discuss Local Water Done Well, community funding, scarecrows, Stratford’s awesome bottle lid recycling challenge,, three new bylaws, and lots more besides.

10-23
22:39

Conversations with a Mayor 17-10-2024 Phil Nixon on Seabed Mining, MTFJ, and Scale Boat Regatta

Today Phill talks with South Taranaki District Mayor Phil Nixon on Seabed Mining, Mayors Task Force For Jobs, the Scale Boat Regatta and more

10-15
15:47

Conversations with a Mayor 10-10-2024 Neil Holdom

Climate protests and NPDC’s position on gas exploration in Taranaki; any NPDC FastTrack projects included? And, playtime at Waitara’s new skatepark and Kāwaroa’s Destination Play.

10-09
22:08

Conversations with a Mayor 26-09-2024 Neil Volzke on Roadworks, Youth Council, Scarecrow Season, and more

Mayor of Stratford District, Neil Volzke, joins Michelle to discuss the current roadworks, the opportunity to be on the Stratford District Youth Council, Scarecrow Season, and the upcoming garden festivals

09-24
22:59

Conversations with a Mayor 19-09-2024 Te Reo, Bin Rollout, and Maori Ward Vote

Mayor of South Taranaki, Phil Nixon, joins Anne to discuss the new rubbish bin rollout, the Māori Ward vote, and the importance of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori,

09-18
17:18

Conversations with a Mayor 12-09-2024 TRC - A Bit of Everything

Anne's guest is Charlotte Littlewood, Chair of the Taranaki Regional Council

09-12
16:03

Conversations with a Mayor 05-09-2024 Neil Holdom - Sleeping Rough, Driving Rough

Topics for today's kōrero with Mayor Neil Holdom: what NPDC is doing about the increasing numbers of people sleeping rough; preparing for the surge of visitors expected for Te Matatini; creating safer intersections

09-04
26:00

Conversations with a Mayor 22-08-2024 Phil Nixon - Pedestrian Mall & Waste Ed

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

08-21
18:56

Conversations with a Mayor 08-08-2024 Māori Wards, Water and Transport

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

08-08
14:41

Conversations with a Mayor 01-08-2024 Neil Volzke - Recognition

It's the turn of Neil Volzke, from Stratford District Council. We talk about the upcoming Chanuk Bair commemorations, the recently announced recipients of the local Citizens Awards are recognised, as well as recent Stratford-based sporting achievements. And find out about the Council's Public Forums - who can speak and what they can talk about.

08-01
19:10

Conversations with a Mayor 25-07-2024 Phil Nixon - Freedom Camping and Being Prepared

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

07-25
19:38

Conversations with a Mayor 18-07-2024 Neil Holdom - Coastal Walkway, Survey & Rubbish

Neil Holdom is in to share his views on New Plymouth's latest happenings, such as the start of the coastal walkway extension, the trends in the latest community satisfaction survey, and commercial rubbish sorting and collection. And what is Neil's view on the wearing of g-string bikinis at the pool?

07-17
26:25

Conversations with a Mayor 11-07-2024 Charlotte - Freshwater & Revive

Charlotte updates us on the freshwater community consultation and the family-friendly Revive Expo this Saturday.

07-11
12:46

Conversations with a Mayor 04-07-2024 Stratford Happenings

Neil Volzke is in to talk about a whole lot of Stratford-related topics, including last week's Puanga celebrations, the cost of vandalism, Tūtaki Youth, school holiday programmes, council fees and charges, and the new main street pedestrian crossings.

07-04
15:11

Conversations with a Mayor 27-06-2024 Phil Nixon - Winter Fest

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

06-26
11:35

Conversations with a Mayor 20-06-2024 Neil Holdom - Whenua and CBD

Neil talks about the latest report about the Dow chemical plant, and the latest moves to get the contaminated whenua cleaned up. He also talks about the 'Planting out Place' project in the Long Term Plan, the Festival of Lights winter pop-up for Matariki and the Taranaki Regional Disaster Relief Fund.

06-19
22:34

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